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I got cast for 100 days for tibia fracture, just removed my ankle was good, walking made it very swollen, what to do & drugs? when begin physiotherap?
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Need Physical Theapy: You do need Physical Therapy,Elevate the affected leg at night while sleeping and get it checked by your doctor to rule out any complications.If there is no pain,no drugs are indicated at this time
Answered 6/11/2017
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